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Pec shape 3 messages
Hi all, last night I worked (again) on the AutoPEC feature. In attachment there is an image of over 10 worm cycles image. It seems the lines are very differents, is this the right way? do you have any
Hi all, last night I worked (again) on the AutoPEC feature. In attachment there is an image of over 10 worm cycles image. It seems the lines are very differents, is this the right way? do you have any
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Glauco
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Precession before sending J2000 coordinates to SiTech with ASCOM 7 messages
I generally use the Sky View and the slew and tracking is accurate. However when I send the J2000 coordinates over with ASCOM there is a considerable error. I am certain this is because the coordinate
I generally use the Sky View and the slew and tracking is accurate. However when I send the J2000 coordinates over with ASCOM there is a considerable error. I am certain this is because the coordinate
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Bruce Howard
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Replacing a ServoCat with a Sitech Servo Controller II ???? 4 messages
I would like to do EAA with my 25” Starstructure Dobsonian, which includes a Servocat 3 and a Nexus DSC. I have been trying for the last three months, without success, to connect my scope to my PC thr
I would like to do EAA with my 25” Starstructure Dobsonian, which includes a Servocat 3 and a Nexus DSC. I have been trying for the last three months, without success, to connect my scope to my PC thr
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Paul Abel
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test and tune 3 messages
Greetings group, Recently I replaced my RA servo with another Pittman unit same cpr, voltage, BUT I had some tracking problems. I went back to my manual to Test and Tune, this is where I need your hel
Greetings group, Recently I replaced my RA servo with another Pittman unit same cpr, voltage, BUT I had some tracking problems. I went back to my manual to Test and Tune, this is where I need your hel
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BR
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servos 29 messages
Greetings group I paid a visit to the SiTech store, and to my surprise, they no longer offer the Pittmann 8000 series 10:1 servos. Where can I find these, my searches have turned confusing guess Pittm
Greetings group I paid a visit to the SiTech store, and to my surprise, they no longer offer the Pittmann 8000 series 10:1 servos. Where can I find these, my searches have turned confusing guess Pittm
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BR
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Buck converter 9 messages
Greetings strangers, It has been a long time. I recently upgraded my power to a 24V battery stepped down to 18V and used a converter from Amazon recommended in an old thread I think Don may have poste
Greetings strangers, It has been a long time. I recently upgraded my power to a 24V battery stepped down to 18V and used a converter from Amazon recommended in an old thread I think Don may have poste
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BR
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Nutate and aberration 2 messages
From Sitech Manual: " When software sendscommandsto and getsdata from SiTechExe (via ASCOM), all coordinatesshould be "Fully Cooked", ie, Precession applied, Nutation applied, Aberration applied. Howe
From Sitech Manual: " When software sendscommandsto and getsdata from SiTechExe (via ASCOM), all coordinatesshould be "Fully Cooked", ie, Precession applied, Nutation applied, Aberration applied. Howe
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dan adi
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Parking problem after updating to 0.95P 5 messages
I run into some initial problems on my new Observatory install on the Wiin11 machine with 0.91 and they gone away with the installation of 0.95P. But now there's a new problem with Parking. I know it'
I run into some initial problems on my new Observatory install on the Wiin11 machine with 0.91 and they gone away with the installation of 0.95P. But now there's a new problem with Parking. I know it'
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Salvatore Tr
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New PC PS3 stopped working 5 messages
Trying to setup a new PC to control the MesuMount200 with SiTech. Always been using the PS3 with it to great success on my old machine. I would grab a Frame and Focus FITS frame from SGP and use it fo
Trying to setup a new PC to control the MesuMount200 with SiTech. Always been using the PS3 with it to great success on my old machine. I would grab a Frame and Focus FITS frame from SGP and use it fo
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Salvatore Tr
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Win 11 for SiTech? 8 messages
H All, I wonder if any of you have tried or now use Win 11 for your SiTech astronomy? Do you have success or any problems using Win 11 for our hobby? I am on the fence about upgrading to Win 11 from W
H All, I wonder if any of you have tried or now use Win 11 for your SiTech astronomy? Do you have success or any problems using Win 11 for our hobby? I am on the fence about upgrading to Win 11 from W
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Don W
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changing time 7 messages
Hello, I get a message in NINA that the computer time differs 3600 sec from the telescope. I assume I can change time in the config settings but I can't find where..... -- Regards Dick van Tatenhove w
Hello, I get a message in NINA that the computer time differs 3600 sec from the telescope. I assume I can change time in the config settings but I can't find where..... -- Regards Dick van Tatenhove w
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Dick Van Tatenhove
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Sitech and IP camera 5 messages
Hello, Usually I connect sitech to my camera using MaximDl for photo inits. But my CCD camera has an ip:192.168.1.42 port: 48899. I noticed in sitech.exe two options for ip cameras: IP camera Sitech P
Hello, Usually I connect sitech to my camera using MaximDl for photo inits. But my CCD camera has an ip:192.168.1.42 port: 48899. I noticed in sitech.exe two options for ip cameras: IP camera Sitech P
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dan adi
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RA motor locked and multiple errors 8 messages
In my attempt to get the motors turning in the correct direction I ran a factory reset. Now a number of things are wrong. As soon as I attempt a RA slew, even with just the handpad connected, the red
In my attempt to get the motors turning in the correct direction I ran a factory reset. Now a number of things are wrong. As soon as I attempt a RA slew, even with just the handpad connected, the red
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Andrew Brockett
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Sitech and absolute encoders 9 messages
Hey guys, I am thinking of ordering in a couple of months or so, a Mesu 200 MKII mount fitted with Renishaw absolute encoders. A few questions: - Can the sitech II controller handle a mount with AE or
Hey guys, I am thinking of ordering in a couple of months or so, a Mesu 200 MKII mount fitted with Renishaw absolute encoders. A few questions: - Can the sitech II controller handle a mount with AE or
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dan adi
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Mesu 200 Mk2 Tracking stops close to equator 145 messages
Hello, everyone, maybe you can help me. I have a new Mesu 200 Mk2 and have a problem with tracking: When I slew to a target near the celestial equator (not meridian), to the west, tracking will stop a
Hello, everyone, maybe you can help me. I have a new Mesu 200 Mk2 and have a problem with tracking: When I slew to a target near the celestial equator (not meridian), to the west, tracking will stop a
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T. van Hees
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Question about Weird nodding in Dec when moving in RA 3 messages
Since its been verified (I think) that this little dance only is associated with GOTO slews via ASCOM from another program, and all else seems to be set up ok, can you open the Config page, and go to
Since its been verified (I think) that this little dance only is associated with GOTO slews via ASCOM from another program, and all else seems to be set up ok, can you open the Config page, and go to
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CandCShaw
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Weird nodding in Dec when moving in RA 24 messages
Hi, I have a mesu e200 MKII mount when I move in RA (East or west) when using controls in sharpcap, APT or NINA the mount 'nods' in declination as it slews smoothly in RA - this isn't something new I'
Hi, I have a mesu e200 MKII mount when I move in RA (East or west) when using controls in sharpcap, APT or NINA the mount 'nods' in declination as it slews smoothly in RA - this isn't something new I'
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SIMON
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wired handpad strange behaviour 5 messages
Hi, I am setting up a new telescope connected to the Servo Controller II. I have connected a wired handpad with a RJ12 6P6C standard cable (not the original cable), that should work according to Don's
Hi, I am setting up a new telescope connected to the Servo Controller II. I have connected a wired handpad with a RJ12 6P6C standard cable (not the original cable), that should work according to Don's
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manu.cegarra@...
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Mounts Time 2 messages
When I connect the mount this pops up "Warning - The mount's clock differs from the computer clock by 3600 seconds. This may lead to inaccurate pointing and issues with plate solving. Please review yo
When I connect the mount this pops up "Warning - The mount's clock differs from the computer clock by 3600 seconds. This may lead to inaccurate pointing and issues with plate solving. Please review yo
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Andrew Brockett
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SiTechexe error messages
My slewing wasn’t going too well so I went back to checking the encoder direction. My Motor and Encoder RA & AZ had been correctly reversed according to Counts but not the Scope. After correcting the
My slewing wasn’t going too well so I went back to checking the encoder direction. My Motor and Encoder RA & AZ had been correctly reversed according to Counts but not the Scope. After correcting the
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Andrew Brockett
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